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aSOC4003 Sociology of Religion [3].

An analysis of religion as a social form including the rise of Christianity; sociological perspectives on religion, conversion and commitment processes; sects and cults; charisma and its routinization; religion’s relationship to other social institutions, and secularization. SOC1013G is strongly recommended.

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    • SOC4089 Special Topics in Sociology [1-3].
    • SOC4091 Sociology Capstone Seminar: Sociology and Faith [1].
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    • SOC5091 Sociology Honors Research Project [1-2].
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